Intro Civil War/Reconstruction Quiz

What is the definition of Nationalism?

• Strong belief in one's own country and that country's interests, especially exclusion of other nations

• Narrow interests; not concerned with local interests when compared to the general well-being

• The process of industrializing and moving forward

• The plan to move the United States toward economic independence from Britain

What is the definition of Sectionalism?

• Strong belief in one's own country and that country's interests, especially exclusion of other nations

• Narrow interests; not concerned with local interests when compared to the general well-being

• The process of industrializing and moving forward

• The plan to move the United States toward economic independence from Britain

Which region of the United States was industrializing in the early 19th century?

• The Northeast

• The South

• The West

• The Midwest

What was the key distinction between the Northeast and the South/West in the early 19th century?

• The Northeast was growing and moving forward, while the South and West stayed with their roots

• The South and West were industrializing, while the Northeast remained agricultural

• The Northeast was moving backward, while the South and West were advancing

• The South and West were growing and moving forward, while the Northeast stayed with their roots

What was the purpose of President Madison's plan?

• To move the United States toward economic independence from Britain and other European powers

• To industrialize the South and West

• To maintain the agricultural roots of the Northeast

• To create a series of agreements known as the Missouri Compromise

What was the Missouri Compromise?

• An agreement to admit Maine as a free state and Missouri as a slave state

• A plan to industrialize the Northeast

• A strategy to maintain agricultural roots in the South and West

• A series of agreements to move the United States toward economic independence

According to the Missouri Compromise, where was slavery legal?

• South of the 36° 30' north latitude line

• North of the 36° 30' north latitude line

• In Maine

• In all states

Which of the following was a characteristic of the South's economy before the Civil War?

• Industrial and less agricultural

• Economy not based on slavery

• Relied on slave labor

• Large cities

What was one of the main issues that led to the Civil War?

• Disputes over fishing rights

• Arguments over whether new states should enter the Union as Free or Slave states

• Disagreements over trade tariffs

• Conflicts over immigration policies

How long did the Civil War last?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 8 years